“Remember what Jesus has always done when he was down – give thanks to the Lord. Never ask for more, only give thanks.”

Ann Voskamp

One Thousand Gifts

The Broken Way: A Daring Path Into The Abundant Life– Ann Voskamp – You can live a wonderful life in spite of experiencing nasty live events. The key to living through them, is giving even though you are broken and hurting. Because through giving, God’s light gets into your cracks and heals you.

“And so I turn these empty hands skyward, trusting they are better off this way.”

Annie F. Downs

Let’s All Be Brave

(pg 131)

Yes, your empty hands are better off being turned upward to God. Use this week to start turning your hands upward in praise and thanksgiving. It is not physically difficult, but it can be mentally difficult. Use this week to start getting over that mental hurdle.